How to pronounce pieces
Say it like PEE-suz. Pieces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pieces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pieces
American and British speakers say pieces in essentially the same way: /ˈpisəz/ in the US and /ˈpiːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-siz.
What does pieces mean?
- plural of piece How to pronounce piece
- third-person singular simple present indicative of piece How to pronounce piece
Questions about saying pieces
How do you pronounce pieces?
Say PEE-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisəz/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pieces?
Pieces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say pieces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisəz/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.